Introduction
This Quick Start Guide describes how to install your Adaptec® by PMC RAID
controller, create a bootable RAID 1 or RAID 5 array, and then install your
Microsoft® Windows® Server 2008, Microsoft Windows 7, or Red Hat®
Enterprise Linux 5 operating system and controller driver on that array. For
other installation options, refer to the Adaptec RAID Controllers Installation and
User's Guide included on the Adaptec Installation DVD. For controller
illustrations, refer to the last section of this document.
Note:
For the latest information about the products described in this guide,
supported OSs, and to download drivers, visit
compatible Solid State Drives for Adaptec maxCache™ caching applications, visit
www.adaptec.com/compatibility.
Kit Contents
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Adaptec RAID controller
Embedded in the controller's BIOS are these utilities:
Array Configuration Utility (ACU): Used to create, configure
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and manage arrays
SerialSelect: Used to modify your controller and disk drive settings
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Disk Utilities: Used to format and verify disk drives
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Adaptec Installation DVD
Drivers and firmware for the Adaptec RAID controller
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Adaptec maxCache™ SSD (Solid State Drive) Caching software
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Adaptec Storage Manager: User-friendly application that you can use to
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create and manage arrays
Adaptec RAID Controller Configuration Utility (ARCCONF): Used to
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perform basic array and configuration management tasks
Product documentation for the Adaptec RAID controller, BIOS Utilities,
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Adaptec Storage Manager, and ARCCONF Utility
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Cables (type and quantity vary, depending on controller; cables are included
only with Adaptec Kit product, not Adaptec Single product)
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Low-profile bracket (depending on controller)
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Quick Start Guide (this document)
www.adaptec.com
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For a list of
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